Add 14/5 and 7/60, Solve 2 4/5 + 7/60 as a fraction

Add 14/5 and 7/60

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 7/60

14/5 + 7/60 is 35/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
14/5 = 14 × 12/5 × 12 = 168/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
7/60 = 7 × 1/60 × 1 = 7/60
Add the two like fractions:
168/60 + 7/60 = 168 + 7/60 = 175/60
175/60 simplified gives 35/12
So, 14/5 + 7/60 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12

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